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A classic stands the test of time. The work is usually considered to be a representation of the period in which it was written; and the work merits lasting recognition. In other words, if the book was published in the recent past, the work is not a classic.
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
Although the ...more
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
Although the ...more
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Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined
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In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the epic tale of the Trojan War with co
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The Meaning of Myth: With 12 Greek Myths Retold and Interpreted by a Psychiatrist
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The Letters of Shirley Jackson
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